Royal Caribbean Cruise VS. Sandals All-Inclusive Resort! Price & Amenity Comparison!- TA TALK # 11

[@mehrdadmahmoudi3681]

Would you consider making a TA Talk episode on ETIAS?

[@HoneymoonAlways]

Great video and totally agree that its really up to what you are looking for.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢🩴

[@kendra.heffelfinger]

My jaw is on the floor! I had no idea, the difference would be so much. I haven’t been to an all-inclusive yet, but I would love to. Sometimes when I’m in a port, I just don’t want to leave. Like many others, I love going to new ports without having to unpack my bag.

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

they're amazing. prepare to be hooked. they're definitely a wonderful experience and it's difficult to even compare them because both cruising and AIs are special in their own way

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Agreed! They are booth awesome in their own way!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Kendra! It's crazy right!? I think if you're looking for adventure a cruise is perfect because of going to so many locations but if you want to relax and indulge yourself Sandals is the way to go! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🤗

[@sehattonii]

Awesome!!! You guys are the best!!! Love the TA Talk!!!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Horray! 🤩 So glad you like the TA TALKS! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@dawnrusso3278]

I like the different ports and only unpacking once and getting to the next destination while sleeping. But I have done all inclusive in Mexico and did enjoy that. Will definitely do a Sandals or Beaches one day.

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

I will say that if you're only going for ports and can do smaller ships with no alcohol (or sneak it on), it's a lot cheaper. once you get to oasis class ships, you're at comparable prices

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Dawn! ❤️ We totally agree. Cruising is more of our style for those reasons. Sandals/Beaches is really good if you really love that particular destination and you want to really relax. Definitely worth trying one day! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@brittanyc7572]

Love the comparison! Thanks for sharing this! ❤

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi BrittanyC! ❤️ So glad you liked it! ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@tracielucaslord2924]

Excellent video. We are headed to Sandals Royal Barbados in October. Looking forward to Butler service.

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

what room did you get? some of them look amazing omg

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Tracie! That's awesome!! 🤩 We hope you have a fantastic time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🩴

[@suepizzoferrato2423]

Great video! We LOVE Sandals! Butler room is the way to go! Love cruising as well, but would rather do Sandals, you get more for your money and the Butlers are awesome! Cruising is great too for a cheaper vacation. We usually do a Sandals vacation and a cruise vacation each year. Oasis in October!!

[@ruthadams7133]

How is the food at Sandals? Which location is your favorite?

[@suepizzoferrato2423]

@@ruthadams7133 Food is awesome. Been to 3 Sandals so far, Monego Bay, La Toc, and South Coast. I have to say South Coast was favorite so far. We had a Rondaval and it was awesome!

[@ruthadams7133]

Thank you Sue. I'll look at South Coast for my next vacation@@suepizzoferrato2423

[@nanschmidt2507]

@@ruthadams7133we have been to 9 Sandals. Our favorite is Grande St. Lucian with Grenada a close second. South Coast is nice

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks Sue! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🩴

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

cruise addicts that just went to their first AI for their wedding!! now i'm also an AI addict. Sandals has such an amazing wedding deal

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

YES! Sandals does an amazing job with weddings! So glad you had a great time and congratulations! 🥳🥂🎉❤️

[@shaunbeecham8522]

Great comparison. Thank you

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@robertpinsky9230]

I have never been on an all inclusive land based vacation, but I can't imagine how it would be better than crusing. I love the the beautiful view of the ocean and going to different ports. It's the perfect vacation. Sandels seems like it would only have a fraction of what I like about cruising. I agree that after adjustments, the prices are closer than fhey appear. But I think crusing is way more the better value even if you pay the same price for both.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Robert! The two options definitely have different vibes and most people have a preference! Both are great for different reasons, you just have to go with what works best for you! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🤗

[@parryshduva6087]

Of course living in Florida we are so close to many cruise ports avoiding the flight cost. But… wouldn’t it be awesome if Sandals or beaches had a resort here in Florida. 🤯

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

i've been saying this for so long!!!!!

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi Parrysh! ❤️ I've heard a lot of people express interest in a Florida Resort! I'm not sure if they're going to because Sandals takes a lot of pride being a Caribbean Resorts company but you never know! I bet it would be super popular if they did! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🩴

[@wa1juun1ed]

You forgot one very important benefit from Sandals Resorts. After you paid for and stayed for 70 nights, Sandals will give you a free 7 night vacation. Depending on the category of room you stayed in will determine what type of room you get for those 7 nights. I’ve gone on over 45 cruises with Royal Caribbean and have NEVER received any free cruise after 70 paid nights. As a Diamond Plus member any free benefit from RCCL doesn’t come close to what Sandals does for you. By the way I turned in my points at Sandals for MY free week vacation and it was worth almost $13,000. Now you tell me who has the better deal. SANDALS BY FAR

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Very good point! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🩴

[@dianeallen7313]

I enjoyed this

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@lerouxly67]

Ooooh. Good one. Will watch tomorrow on my day off.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Yay!!! We hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🤗

[@andy70d35]

Matt, are flights included with sandals, you did not say. RCCL would sail from Miami. Personally love cruising as you get to see so many places everyday you wake up, you are in a new country.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

Hi! No, flights are not included with Sandals. We love that about cruising as well, such an easy way to see so much! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@danconklin9377]

Shows on a cruise are much better and have many more options.

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

I do agree with you there, a lot of time you have more variety of entertainment with cruises! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

[@donbarron5349]

Shouldn't a balcony cabin be more apple to apple. They don't have views of walls. Not a fair comparison in my opinion.

[@AudreyChapman-u6t]

also, tbf i don't think including the dining package for the cruise on the middle tier is comparable. Sandals butler guests get better food service

[@HoffmanHappyTravels]

I understand your opinion. We wanted to compare what the starting rate would be for both options, to just get you on the cruise or to the resort. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🤗

[@theodoretoth2884]

Cruising is not cheap anymore these days!

[@GrandmaandMrRon]

Love you guys...but...BS on sandals value. Just sayin' . $ is not $$$$.

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

Sorry, but I’ll take the cruise, don’t like all inclusive resort!